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Earth Divination Earth Magic: A Practical Guide to Geomancy
by John Michael Greer

John Michael Greer has done something original with this book. It is truly great. He presents to the reader a very antiquated but very easy form of divination that has been practised little since the Rennaisance. He takes much of his information from bits and pieces of essays that survived the big Witch Persecution. If you are looking for an accurate form of divination that is very easy to use this book could teach you a lot and is simple enough that if you have no prior information in the occult you will still have no problem learning it.

The Book of Divination
by Ann Fiery

In The Book of Divination the histories and descriptions of 15 systems of divination are overviewed from a pop cultural perspective by researcher Ann Fiery. In terms dismissive of her subject area (the first illustration is a reproduction of a painting of fortunetellers picking the pocket of a rich man), Fiery touches upon astrology, metoposcopy (the science of forehead lines), oracles, numerology, oneiromancy (dream reading), phrenology (the study of head shapes), alchemy, tasseomancy (tea leaf reading), runes, haruspicy (reading the entrails of animals), talismans, chiromancy (palmistry), geomancy, rhabdomancy (dowsing), and tarot in her wide sweep. The shining gold cover, fine bindery, handsome illustrations, and interior graphic design also make this an attractive work of bookmaking art.

Palmistry Encyclopedia
by Rhoda

This is not just a book, but the best guide on Palmistry. It is written for the novice as well as the expert Palmist. OUR HANDS TELL ALL. Palmistry to is a marvelous tool. Please never belittle the psychology of Palmistry. Remember our hands are the mirror of the mind, our virtues and our vices. It can reveal the stories of our character, our aims and ambitions and even more important, the possibility of our achieving them. Palmistry, Chiromancy, Chirosophy, call it what you may, it is a science and an art.

Dowsing for Health: Tuning in to the Earth's Energy for Personal Development and Well-Being
by Patrick MacManaway

This book is for you if you are interested in dowsing especially for health issuesas well as to find energy patterns of human beings and earth. You will find a good base of information on how to start to dowse with a pendulum, and some sectionswill explain how to work with dowsing rods, especially helpful in case of searching for energy lines. Included in the book are 3 or 4 charts, and also an explanation on how to do blind dowsing (which can be really helpful in health related topics).

The I Ching or Book of Changes
by C.F. Baynes

More than just a translation, Richard Wilhelm's I Ching is a profound introduction to the Chinese world-view. The I Ching (Yi Jing) is recognized by both Confucians and Taoists as a foundational work, and Wilhelm shows why. He separates his work into three books. The first book is about the hexagrams -- the meanings of the lines and Wilhelm's extensive comments. The second presents two early commentaries that interpret the wisdom of the divinatory text, also with Wilhelm's helpful notes. And the third book takes us back to the hexagrams for more detailed commentary from both ancient Chinese thinkers and Wilhelm. Wilhelm is able to offer such enormous assistance because he spent the better part of a decade in China studying under classically trained scholars. His love for the work is thus as broad as his understanding. The I Ching was originally used for divination, kind of like palm reading or interpreting the stars. It differs from simple prognostication, however, in that it demands us, as diviners, to cultivate an understanding of the world and ourselves. Without this understanding, the text is useless, hence the value of the commentaries, particularly Wilhelm's. This version is not without its biases, of course -- it is a European's understanding of the I Ching, through a late-Qing dynasty Confucian perspective, translated into English by a Jungian psychoanalyst. Nonetheless, it succeeds like no other.

Exploring Scrying: How to Divine the Future and Make the Most of It
by Ambrose Hawk

Scrying is the art of seeing into the future, past, or present. Exploring Scrying is designed to help you obtain this skill with the use of a step-by-step, do-it-yourself approach that has worked for thousands of people. This book takes on an eclectic approach to helping the reader develop scrying abilities, by exploring several theories including psychological, parapsychological, and esoteric schools of thought. You will learn: What scrying is, the advantages of it, and how it works; Basic techniques for scrying; How to use the skill of scrying for self-analysis, self-improvements, communing with angels, and much more.

Ancient Egyptian Divination and Magic
by Eleanor L. Harris

An excellent source for instructions of how to practice ancient Egyptian divination and magic, presenting an easy-to-read how-to guide. The spells and divination techniques are taken directly from ancient Egyptian scriptures and the text is footnoted, for easy reference.

The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination
by Robert Place

This may be the best book ever written on that deck of cards decorated with mysterious images called the tarot. Dozens of books provide sketchy information on the cards' history and evolution before turning more discursive on how to interpret them. Place inverts that formula. Well-researched, entertainingly written chapters begin the book with information on where the tarot comes from and how it gained so much prominence as a tool for divination. Far from developing from deeply magical sources, as many have claimed, the tarot was originally just a deck of cards used for playing games. Even at the start, however, those games included some fortune-telling. Over the course of centuries, the cards' lore was enriched by thoughtful practitioners who added cards, elaborated their meanings, and connected their imagery to mythology and dreams. At the beginning of the twentieth century, an inspired young artist, Pamela Smith, drew upon her occult training and her own visions to create the now classic Rider-Waite deck. In a comprehensively researched and passionately argued chapter, Place restores Smith to her rightful position as the genius behind the deck. That Place also offers excellent guidance to actually reading the cards makes the book that much more appealing, as a how-to as well as a why-bother. Highly recommended.

The Complete Book of Palmistry
by Joyce Wilson

Fortune telling by means of the lines of the palm. An age-old occult science. An entertaining accomplishment to amuse you and your friends-with the promise of a developed skill that could win you fame and money. Palmistry is all these things, but most of all it is a guide to help you understand your destiny. . .to know yourself--and others. Once you understanding your destiny, perhaps you can control it - -or change it for the better.

Dowsing for Beginners: How to Find Water, Wealth and Lost Objects
by Richard Webster

You look around at the anxious faces. They''re all counting on you. In your hands you hold the two short ends of a Y-shaped stick. Slowly, you start to walk around a field. Suddenly, the stick begins to move, seemingly of its own accord. The tip of the stick is pulled down and the stick bends until you think it might break. When you finally find the point with the strongest pull you say, "Here. Dig here." A few hours later, a much-needed well is producing hundreds of gallons of water. In olden days this respected practice was known as "water witching." Today it is called dowsing, and the best way to learn this skill is with Richard Webster''s Dowsing for Beginners. By learning the techniques in this book you will open a doorway to personal growth, potential financial gain and spiritual development. Numerous techniques are given. They use simple objects like a forked stick or just your hand. The book is also filled with illustrations and photos that will allow you to see the correct way to use all of these techniques. Of course, you will be able to use these techniques to discover lost or hidden items. You will be able to find subterranean water, gold, and oil. You will also learn how to use these techniques to answer questions and even help you with potential health problems before they occur.

Zen Runes Kit: An Inspirational Combination of Rune Wisdom and Zen Insight
by Maria Letizia Renzulli

I know a lot of people tend to think that Runes are just Nordic, historically. But this set of runes is absolutely wonderful if you are interested in Zen or Asian philosophies. If you are a Nordic lover though, please do not try to merge the two as they each have their own unique backgrounds, it would be like comparing Europe to Asia. Each have their own beauty, myths, and mystery. But if you are just drawn into the field of Divination, keep an open mind with this wonderful set as it offers a different perpective than the average Western decks/rune sets.

Crystal Ball Gazing: The Complete Guide to Choosing and Reading Your Crystal Ball
by Uma Silbey

Charles Hapgood's rare book, Mystery in Acambaro, is back in print! Hapgood researched the Acambaro collection of clay figurines with Erle Stanley Gardner (author of the Perry Mason mysteries) in the mid-1960s. The Acambaro collection comprises hundreds of clay figurines that are apparently thousands of years old; however, they depict such bizarre animals and scenes that most archaeologists dismiss them as an elaborate hoax. The collection shows humans interacting with dinosaurs and various other "monsters" such as horned men. Both Hapgood and Gardner were convinced that the figurines from Acambaro were authentic ancient artifacts which indicated that men and dinosaurs had cohabited together in the recent past, and that dinosaurs had not become extinct many millions of years ago as is commonly thought. David Hatcher Childress writes a lengthy introduction concerning Acambaro, the latest testing and other evidence of "living" dinosaurs.

Divination for Beginners: Reading the Past, Present & Future
by Scott Cunningham

Anyone can practice divination. You don't need to be psychic, or believe that a higher power controls the cards. Anyone can learn to predict the future using the methods described in this book. Learn how to choose the methods that works best for you, and ask the right questions so you get accurate answers. Discover the secrets of a wide variety of methods, from Tarot cards and the I Ching to crystal gazing, palmistry, and even reading signs and omens in the world around you. The real value of divination is in planning and prevention. If you like the answers you receive, continue on. If it looks like trouble ahead, adjust your course of action and see how your new plan affects the outcome. In this way you can use divination to fine tune your future and start living the life you've always dreamed of.

The Heavenly Writing: Divination, Horoscopy, and Astronomy in Mesopotamian Culture
by Francesca Rochberg

Celestial phenomena in ancient Mesopotamia was observed and interpreted as signs from the gods as well as physical phenomena. Relating the various ways the heavens were contemplated and understood, this study traces the emergence of personal astrology from the tradition of celestial divination and how astronomical methodology developed for horoscopes. Its importance lies in its treatment of Babylonian celestial sciences (celestial divination, horoscopy, and astronomy) as subjects relevant to the history of science and culture.

Fortune in a Coffee Cup: Divination With Coffee Grounds
by Sophia

For those interested in reading coffee grounds, this book is a pretty good beginner. It has a "dictionary" of symbols that one finds in the coffee grounds, it gives a brief biography of the author and tells you how to open yourself to this form of divination. The system is very simple (if you can daydream, you can tell fortunes with coffee grounds) and anyone can do it.

The Art of Dowsing
by Richard Webster

With plenty of expert guidance and inspiration from Richard Webster, you'll learn to dowse anywhere for anything in the world without leaving your living room by using the most versatile dowsing techniques. Locate valuable hidden items, detect harmful radiation in your environment, diagnose and treat ailment and more.

The Pendulum Kit: Leon Foucault and the Triumph of Science
by Sig Lonegren

The pendulum is a tool that bridges the gap between the logical left brain and the intuitive right brain. By interpreting the movements of a swinging pendulum, you can tune into your intuition, find the answer to any question, and locate objects and energy centers in the earth. This completely self-contained kit includes everything you need to become an expert dowser, including a pendulum with cord and a 128-page instruction book with exercises, dowsing charts, astrology charts, and maps that show you how to: interpret every movement of the pendulum even if it makes none; answer questions about your health, love life, career and potential talents; use the Sun Sign, Planet and Astrological Houses Charts for divination; forecast the weather and temperature; predict future scores and events; find underground reserves of water or oil; locate lost objects; discover sacred site energy centers and ley lines; determine which foods are most and least healthful for you; devise your own flower remedies; create and use other dowsing tools like L-rods and Y-rods. With your personal pendulum, you will have the key to unlocking the mysteries of the earth and its energy fields and tapping the unlimited potential of your own mind.

Power Tarot: More Than 100 Spreads That Give Specific Answers to Your Most Important Question
by Trish Macgregor, Phyllis Vega

James Wanless, Ph.D. Breaks new ground in revealing bow tarot is an oracular tool for self-discovery... empowering, enlightening, and entertaining. A significant contribution to the field of tarot. Mary K. Greer Author of Tarot For Yourself and The Essence Of Magic A rich repast of tarot spreads for your delectation... will help you give straightforward and practical readings that can be geared to specific issues. Rosemary Ellen Gulley The Alchemical Tarot and The Angels Tarot A smart, savvy, and essential book that will boost your tarot skills immediately.